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Advocate Health lists this Wound, Burn and Ostomy Physician opportunity in winston salem, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Wake Forest University School of Medicine is offering a one-year Fellowship in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine , beginning July 1, 2026 . This non-ACGME accredited program, housed within the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, provides a truly multidisciplinary educational experience. Fellows will gain exposure to a wide range of specialties, including infectious disease, vascular surgery, orthopedics, podiatry, burn care, dermatology, rehabilitation medicine, clinical nutrition, geriatrics, pain management, and rheumatology, while participating in both inpatient and outpatient wound care across four centers. The program also includes rotations in hyperbaric medicine and emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to optimize patient outcomes.
In addition to clinical training, fellows are expected to engage in research, either clinical or laboratory-based, under the guidance of faculty from the Wound Care Center and associated specialties. Competitive applicants must hold an MD or DO degree and be board-eligible or certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties. Physicians from both surgical and medical backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Completion of the fellowship prepares graduates for careers as wound care specialists and potential medical directors. Salary and full benefits are provided.
Highlights Fellowship Overview The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship is designed to prepare physicians for success in the rapidly evolving field of wound management. Fellows will develop advanced clinical expertise and leadership skills while working within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to limb salvage and comprehensive wound care.
Program Goals Train physicians to become future leaders in academic and community wound care programs.
Provide a deep understanding of the multidisciplinary approach to wound healing and limb preservation.
Foster the ability to critically evaluate and apply current literature in wound care and hyperbaric medicine.
Our fellowship offers a unique experience within the Department of Plastic Surgery, serving a broad tertiary referral region across western North Carolina, southern Virginia, and southern West Virginia. The program emphasizes collaboration among multiple specialties to deliver exceptional patient care. Wake Forest operates four wound care centers, with each center being committed to a team-based approach and provides comprehensive services, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). This fellowship offers exposure to high-volume clinical practice, advanced wound care technologies, and opportunities for research and scholarly activity.
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winston salem, NC, 27101, US
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